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Advocate Aurora Health · 1 month ago

Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Testing

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32.45/hr - $48.70/hr

2+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary diagnostic testing. The role involves conducting various tests, ensuring patient safety, and demonstrating effective communication skills.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing which includes but is not limited to spirometry lung volumes, maximum voluntary ventilations, diffusion of carbon monoxide studies, bronchial provocation tests, administration of inhaled medications per provider order, collect and analyze blood gas samples. In addition, may perform home oxygen assessments, 6-minute walks, indirect calorimetry and provide bronchoscopy assists

Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills

Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseCertified Pulmonary Function TechnologistBasic Life Support certificationPulmonary diagnostic testingProficient computer skillsEffective organizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skillsCommunication skills

Required

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Active Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) certification or Active Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 18 months of hire

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree

Typically requires 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use

Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical record systems

Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians

Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others

Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Must sit, stand and walk the majority of the workday as well as lift, squat, bend, twist, kneel and reach above shoulders throughout

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and explosive hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary